The following open letter was drafted by Avalon Centre to bring attention to problems with the recent “Bridget” campaign of Halifax Harbour Bridges. May 31, 2011 Steve Snider CEO and General Manager Halifax Harbour Bridges Dear Mr. Snider: We, the undersigned, are writing to express our concerns about the Halifax Harbour Bridges “Bridget” Campaign. Together, we represent many groups and …

This opinion editorial written by Susan Wilson, Avalon Centre’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program was first published on May 10, 2012 in the Chronicle Herald. Since 2001, Avalon Sexual Assault Centre’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program has helped to ensure appropriate, compassionate and empowering health care is delivered to people who experience sexualized violence. Unfortunately, it is only available …

On May 3rd, Avalon Sexual Assault Centre held its annual Light After Dark Fundraiser at the Company House. Money raised through this fundraiser help Avalon cover the expenses of our services including therapeutic counselling, community education and professional training, and the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program in Halifax. The fundraiser included performances by Vicky Traynor and Erin Costelo. We’d like to thank all of …

Melinda Norris has been growing her dread locked hair for ten years. On April 25, she shaved her head in support of Avalon Sexual Assault Centre. “I’m really gratified that we have a place like Avalon and that we can unite as a community behind their work, because it’s not only life-changing, it’s life-saving,” said Norris. Avalon Sexual Assault Centre …

On March 14, Avalon Sexual Assault Centre held a morning symposium to look at community responses to sexualized violence. There were 95 people in attendance from 52 different organizations and agencies. Participants included people from the Departments of Health and Community Services, as well as members of the university, police, and legal communities. There was plenty of positive feedback, and we hope …

Avalon Sexual Assault Centre partnered with the YWCA’s Finding Leadership in Young Women (FLY-W) program and the Girls’ Action Group at Citadel High School to create a sexual assault awareness and empowerment program for girls/young women. Named by participants, Stop It ASAP (Awareness of Sexual Assault Project) provided girls ages 11-19 the opportunity to address the impacts of sexualized violence …

About Us

The Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is a feminist organization working to eliminate sexual assault/abuse, and to change the current socio-political culture that fosters sexism, social injustice and other forms of oppression.